EX34 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9AL

EX34 9AL, North Devon has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.66 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX34 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX34 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9AL, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX34 9AL area, explore the EX34 9AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-42.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

EX34 9AL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10

EX34 9AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.66-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences196.61-42.42%
Public order75.98250.00%
Other theft62.200.00%
Shoplifting61.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Other crime51.89400.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.3822.22%
Shoplifting126.9250.00%
Other theft63.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8920.00%
Burglary21.89100.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.92-18.18%
Shoplifting85.66-33.33%
Other theft52.5225.00%
Public order51.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-16.67%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2222.9729.41%
Violence and sexual offences226.92-15.38%
Shoplifting126.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.78-14.29%
Other theft41.8933.33%
Other crime21.260.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.97-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour178.1888.89%
Shoplifting105.35-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson73.15-12.50%
Public order32.200.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.9793.75%
Shoplifting189.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.83166.67%
Public order32.52-25.00%
Other theft20.94-71.43%
Burglary20.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.03114.29%
Shoplifting124.72140.00%
Other theft73.78600.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.641900.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.290.00%
Shoplifting52.200.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417
April 20249
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202433
July 202422
June 202422
May 202426
April 202431
March 202416
February 202420
November 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 9AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Capstone Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1